Insoluble

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/

Definitions of insoluble

adjective not able to be dissolved or solved

Example Sentences

A1 The math problem was insoluble for the elementary school students.

A2 The mystery of the missing keys seemed insoluble to the detective.

B1 The conflict between the two countries appeared to be insoluble without outside intervention.

B2 The scientist faced an insoluble dilemma when trying to balance ethical concerns with the need for progress in her research.

C1 The complex philosophical question proved to be insoluble even after years of debate among scholars.

C2 The CEO was faced with an insoluble problem when trying to navigate the company through a rapidly changing market environment.

Examples of insoluble in a Sentence

formal The chemist discovered that the compound was insoluble in water.

informal I tried to dissolve the tablet in water, but it turned out to be insoluble.

slang That problem is totally insoluble, dude.

figurative The disagreement between the two parties seemed insoluble at first, but they eventually found a compromise.

Grammatical Forms of insoluble

• past tense: insolubilized
• plural: insolubles
• comparative: more insoluble
• superlative: most insoluble
• present tense: is insoluble
• future tense: will be insoluble
• perfect tense: has been insoluble
• continuous tense: is being insoluble
• singular: insoluble
• positive degree: insoluble
• infinitive: to be insoluble
• gerund: insolubilizing
• participle: insolubilized

Origin and Evolution of insoluble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insoluble' originated from the Latin word 'insolubilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'solvō' meaning 'to loosen or solve'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe substances that cannot be dissolved, the word 'insoluble' has evolved to also describe problems or situations that cannot be solved or resolved.